The game will use Relic's Essence Engine 2 and will feature a cooperative multiplayer campaign as well as a nonlinear, single-player experience. Owners of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War -- Soulstorm will be delighted to know that they will eventually receieve invitations to the Dawn of War II multiplayer beta program.

While a date for the multiplayer beta has not been set, THQ also announced that Dawn of War II will be shown at the Relic Community Appreciation Day on June 6 in Vancouver, British Columbia. For further details on the event and instructions on how to apply, check out the company's official forums.